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noun

Definition of dodgenext
as in ruse
a clever often underhanded means to achieve an end just another dodge to get out of working in the yard

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dodge

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verb

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as in to weave
to move suddenly aside or to and fro dodging through the crowd on his way to the exit

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as in to circumvent
to avoid having to comply with (something) especially through cleverness always trying to dodge the landlord's rule prohibiting pets

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as in to evade
to get or keep away from (as a responsibility) through cleverness or trickery dodged the horde of paparazzi by leaving through the service entrance

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